AP Fact CheckFact-checkingMore Misinformation Surrounding FEMA’s October 4 Emergency Alert Test Circulates Online by Andrew Wright October 4, 2023 written by Andrew Wright October 4, 2023 10 comments Bookmark 30 Table of Contents Claim:AP’s Evaluation:Additional Fact Checks:The Facts:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about FEMA Emergency Alert System TestWhat is the main claim regarding FEMA’s October 4 Emergency Alert System test?Is there any truth to the claim that the test will activate nanoparticles in human bodies?What does FEMA say about the health effects of the Emergency Alert System test?Are there other fact-checks related to this claim?What is the actual purpose of FEMA’s Emergency Alert System test?Who are some of the experts that have weighed in on these claims?What do experts say about the notion of “activating” graphene oxide?When is the FEMA test scheduled, and could it be postponed?How often are these FEMA tests conducted?What is the historical context of the Emergency Alert System?More about FEMA Emergency Alert System Test Claim: A scheduled test of the Emergency Alert System on October 4 intends to send signals to mobile phones across the nation with the purpose of activating nanoparticles like graphene oxide that have allegedly been introduced into human bodies. AP’s Evaluation: Unfounded. The forthcoming test of the nationwide Emergency Alert System employs the same recognizable auditory signal that has been in operation since the 1960s to disseminate alerts throughout the United States. A representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), responsible for administering the test, has also confirmed that the signal has no known negative health implications. These assertions bring back to life discredited conspiracy theories surrounding the components of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional Fact Checks: Migrants do not receive a monthly sum of $2,200 from the U.S. federal government. Amazon has not instructed its delivery drivers to stop their vehicles during the October 4 FEMA alert test. The Governor of Arizona did not resign in a clandestine manner. She was in Washington D.C. for less than a day and has since returned. The Facts: Warnings about the national emergency warning system’s impending test have been amplified on social media platforms. A multitude of users are urging others to disable their mobile phones on the testing day due to a perceived grander conspiracy to control the populace. One viral video features a woman alleging that the test will activate technology that has supposedly been implanted into human bodies. She states that the emergency broadcasting system overseen by FEMA will not just be a test but will transmit high-frequency signals through mobile phones, radios, and televisions with the aim of “activating nanoparticles, including graphene oxide.” A second video with wide circulation echoes similar concerns, stating that billions of people worldwide have been injected with graphene oxide and other nanoparticles “through conspicuous means.” Despite the heightened public discourse, FEMA’s upcoming routine test will not send a wireless signal designed to activate any such nanoparticles within the human body. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa, mentioned that these theories seem to be recirculated myths about the COVID-19 vaccines. These unfounded theories suggest—without substantiating evidence—that such vaccines contain graphene oxide or other nanoparticles that could be remotely activated to control individuals. Matthew Laurens, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, clarified that graphene oxide is not a component in the mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna. Julia Greer, a materials science professor at the California Institute of Technology, discredited the idea that graphene oxide can be “activated,” calling it “baseless.” Jeremy Edwards, FEMA’s spokesperson, affirmed that the primary objective of the emergency alert test is to validate the system’s efficacy in alerting the public to national emergencies. No adverse health impacts have been reported from previous tests. The test, scheduled for October 4 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time, might be rescheduled to October 11 in the event of severe weather or other significant occurrences, FEMA noted. Federal legislation mandates such tests to occur at least once every three years. The most recent test was conducted on August 11, 2021. Edwards emphasized that the auditory signal used for these tests remains consistent with tones that have been recognizable to the American public since 1963 when President John F. Kennedy established the original Emergency Broadcast System. This fact-checking initiative is part of AP’s ongoing efforts to combat widespread misinformation, in collaboration with external companies and organizations, to provide factual context to deceptive content circulating online. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about FEMA Emergency Alert System Test What is the main claim regarding FEMA’s October 4 Emergency Alert System test? The main claim circulating online is that the Emergency Alert System test scheduled for October 4 will send signals to mobile phones across the nation to activate nanoparticles like graphene oxide in human bodies. Is there any truth to the claim that the test will activate nanoparticles in human bodies? No, there is no truth to this claim. Experts from various fields have refuted these allegations, indicating that such notions are baseless conspiracy theories. What does FEMA say about the health effects of the Emergency Alert System test? FEMA, which is responsible for administering the test, has confirmed that the test’s signal has no known negative health implications. Are there other fact-checks related to this claim? Yes, the article also mentions other fact-checks such as migrants not receiving $2,200 each month from the U.S. federal government and Amazon not instructing its drivers to pull over during the October 4 FEMA alert test. What is the actual purpose of FEMA’s Emergency Alert System test? The primary objective of the emergency alert test is to validate the system’s efficacy in alerting the public to national emergencies. The test is routine and has been happening for years without any reports of adverse health effects. Who are some of the experts that have weighed in on these claims? Experts like Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa, and Matthew Laurens, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, have weighed in to refute these claims. What do experts say about the notion of “activating” graphene oxide? Experts like Julia Greer, a materials science professor at the California Institute of Technology, have discredited the idea that graphene oxide can be “activated,” calling it “baseless.” When is the FEMA test scheduled, and could it be postponed? The test is scheduled to begin on October 4 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. It may be rescheduled to October 11 if there are severe weather conditions or other significant events. How often are these FEMA tests conducted? Federal legislation mandates that these tests occur at least once every three years. The most recent test was conducted on August 11, 2021. What is the historical context of the Emergency Alert System? The Emergency Alert System’s auditory signal has been recognizable to the American public since 1963 when President John F. Kennedy established the original Emergency Broadcast System. More about FEMA Emergency Alert System Test FEMA Official Website CDC Information on COVID-19 Vaccines University of Iowa Department of Microbiology and Immunology University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health California Institute of Technology Materials Science Department Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Emergency Alert System AP Fact-Check Initiative Historical Context: President John F. 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But now i know it has nothing to do with FEMA or vaccines. Reply EcoWarrior October 4, 2023 - 1:53 pm Interesting how the focus goes from actual emergencies to bizarre theories. Let’s stay grounded people. Reply FreedomFighter101 October 4, 2023 - 2:47 pm I don’t know man, always a reason to be skeptical of ‘official’ sources too. Reply TruthSeeker October 4, 2023 - 4:22 pm Its good to ask questions but important to rely on verified info and not just random videos online. Reply TechNerd October 4, 2023 - 7:17 pm Graphene oxide? Really? People need to brush up on their science before making such claims. Reply KarenFromAccounting October 5, 2023 - 12:48 am im still not convinced. they say one thing and do another, always the same story with the govt. Reply JohnDoe42 October 5, 2023 - 3:59 am Wow, some people will believe anything. Good to have some fact-checking to clear the air. Reply MomOfThree October 5, 2023 - 4:57 am Thank God for the fact check, was starting to get worried with all the nonsense circulating online. Reply CryptoSkeptic October 5, 2023 - 7:35 am So FEMA is just testing the alert system like they’ve done for years. Got it. Why are people flipping out? Reply SkepticalSam October 5, 2023 - 8:52 am It’s crazy how fast misinformation spreads. Glad to see articles like this. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ